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Aug 29, 2023 - by Aliya Sumar, Alacriti

Biller solutions: The difference easy bill payments make

As the financial sector continues to evolve, modern fintech solutions, such as Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP) systems, have emerged as game-changers. They streamline billing and payment processes, offering ...

Jul 12, 2023 - by Aliya Sumar, Alacriti

10 things you wanted to ask about the FedNow service

What is FedNow? The Federal Reserve is revolutionizing the payments landscape with its FedNowSM service, providing seamless and real-time transactions for financial institutions and their customers. This instant payments service ...

May 10, 2023 - by Aliya Sumar, Alacriti

How Gen Z pays their bills

Bill pay is an important part of attracting and retaining members. Almost half of consumers have stated that online bill pay is the reason for choosing a primary financial service ...

Jan 31, 2023 - by Aliya Sumar, Alacriti

What is EBPP? What credit unions need to know

We frequently explore issues related to electronic bill presentment and payments (EBPP), from defining frequently used terminology to busting common myths. But what exactly do we mean by EBPP? Here’...

Jan 18, 2023 - by Aliya Sumar, Alacriti

3 things to know about payments modernization and digital banking

Faster payments and the user experience are key differentiators in allowing credit unions to remain competitive. They present both an opportunity and a challenge to businesses, especially considering consumers’ post-pandemic ...

Dec 1, 2022 - by Aliya Sumar, Alacriti

Payment trends during the 2022 holiday season

The holiday season is already here, and there is much speculation about how this year’s events will affect the traditional economic impact of this time of year. Here are ...